A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2108852 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2110238 epoch_slot_no: 15038 block_no: 2108753 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1439 time: 2019-01-25 09:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4225bcba72b0710fe897e0f8e138608f07aefa0df3a13bac5e5ec72e9e8dc108Block Operator
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